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MACHINERY

220051470061 · 05/18/2005 · Excel Mining LLC

Details

Degree of injury
NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
Classification
MACHINERY
Accident type
Struck by... NEC
Occupation
Roof bolter, Rock bolter, Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
Activity
Move power cable
Injury source
CONDCTR,ELCT,CBL,TROL POL
Nature of injury
CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
Body part
MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.62 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Alliance Resource Partners LP
Operator
Excel Mining LLC
Mine
1508079

Narrative

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HANGING THE ROOF BOLTER CABLE WHEN THE OPERATOR TURNED THE CABLE REEL ON TO TAKE UP SLACK. THE CABLE STRUCK THE EE IN THE BOTTOM PART OF THE CHIN, CUTTING THE INSIDE OF HIS BOTTOM LIP. 8 STITCHES REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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